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The accommodation is a period property that has been recognised as being ideal for elderly care,...
Care Provided by The Shrubbery
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 38 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are agreed dependant on assessed needs of the resident
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Shrubbery for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Shrubbery to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Clarendon Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Natalie Taylor(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (34)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
The Shrubbery Reviews (13)
The Shrubbery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.106) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Shrubbery has 13 reviews.
My husband moved to The Shrubbery in February from another care home I am really impressed by the care he receives the staff and management are amazing they really care about the residents they are never left alone someone is with him all the time they go above and beond I cannot praise them enough.
Thank you for your kind words, It is always nice to be appreciated and we look forward to spending many more lovely times with you both.
Staff are very caring and attentive. Nothing is too much trouble. Very homely and warm feel to the home. Good activities for the residents. My Mom really enjoyed the singer and it was lovely to see. During what has been a very traumatic period in all of our lives, the staff are, and have been, very compassionate and supportive to us as a family. They have put up shelving for all Mom's ornaments and lots of photos which makes the room feel welcoming. Mom is comfortable, warm and safe. Mom is able to attend the activities or have a lie in. Person-centred care.
Thank you for your kind words. We are really pleased that your Mom is settling in well, and is enjoying the activities and in house entertainments. We understand how difficult it can be moving a loved one into permanent care, and will always do our best to make people feel comfortable.
The Shrubbery provided wonderful care for my dad whilst he was with them. He was only there for a few weeks before he sadly passed away, but the love and care he received from all the staff and nurses will never be forgotten. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Shrubbery, it really is a wonderful place.
A truly wonderful nursing home. My Dad moved here after 3 years in a awful residential home and I was blown away as soon as I walked through the door. All the staff were welcoming and kind, the home was clean and the Manager and Deputy Manager couldn't have been more accommodating to us and to Dad. He sadly only got to be at the Shrubbery for a very short time before passing away but I will be forever grateful that in those few days he had exemplary care and kindness.
Words cannot describe the level of care that my Dad received from all of the wonderful staff at The Shrubbery. They made it feel like his home and could not do enough for him and always made me feel so welcome on my every visit....so much to say that even though my Dad sadly passed away at The Shrubbery on Christmas Eve that I miss the staff there so much myself!!! Love you all there and will never forget what you did.
I cannot begin to thank the wonderful staff for their care, concern, love, understanding, friendship and compassion both to my husband and me over the last difficult five months as I have watched my husband deteriorate due to Lewy Body Dementia until he finally passed away a few days ago. Nothing has been too much trouble. I will be always grateful that I found a place for him at The Shrubbery. If you want an all singing, all dancing home with a sauna, cinema and beauty salon then maybe The Shrubbery is not for you. If you want loving, hands-on attentive care 24/7 then I can totally recommend this home. I would be quite happy to become a resident there myself if I needed to.
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback, as this helps us to improve the service we provide. We appreciate your positive comments regarding our home and team, who work hard to deliver high standards of quality care. We will pass on your feedback to the team.
A very well-run and efficient care home who will respond to my Mom’s needs on a regular basis, with a friendly smile and a personal touch. All the staff and manager are exceptionally dedicated to deliver a great place to be, always going the extra mile to provide a personal, friendly service making all the residents feeling comfortable, looked after and safe.
If you only knew the most dreadful experience both my mother and ourselves have gone through at Mum's previous care home you would be shocked. After three safeguarding measures being put in place and now a full inquiry by the CQC, it is without a doubt that the Shrubbery are exemplary in the care my mother and ourselves have received from them. Mum was only in the Shrubbery for a short time before she passed away, but in that time it is with a heavy heart that Mum could not have been placed there 10 months ago. We cannot thank the manager, the nursing staff in particular, and all the care staff enough for making both my mother and ourselves so comfortable and restoring our faith that there are actually care/nursing homes that do actually Nurse and Care. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
The manager and staff were excellent, kind, and considerate to my wife in particular. The food was five stars and served properly. The room and bedding were clean and fresh and well lit with all needs available. My wife was happy with it all and she was fussy. I can't finish before I praise the everyday staff for their constant attention to little details that made my wife's care bearable.
I cannot praise all the staff enough for their attentive care, loyalty and understanding both towards my mum and the family. The care my mum received was outstanding in all areas. The management were very approachable and informative which was always reassuring.
The staff were all amazing, they took time to get to know my mum as a person, not just as a resident. The attention, support and loving care they gave was genuine and was extended to all the family, not just Mum - so appreciated, especially the compassion shown.
The Shrubbery was spotless, fantastic food and the atmosphere was warm and homey. Thank you to all at The Shrubbery.
Excellent.
My dad is a recent resident, he has recently moved there from another residential home. In the short time that he has been there, although his health is deteriorating, he is so happy and settled and he is eating and sleeping so well. The care and support that is provided is absolutely amazing. I have been there at busy and quiet times of the day and the residents have been treated with dignity and respect. I can't think of anywhere else I would like him to be for his remaining time. I have had some lovely visits with him and feel so much love for him. The Shrubbery has given me my dad back, the one I remember from my younger days. Thank you so much for all you do for him and also the support you have given me and my family.
Thank you for your kind words. Kind regards
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 May 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Meet the Team (1)

Natalie is the Home Manager of The Shrubbery.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Shrubbery
What types of Care is The Shrubbery registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Shrubbery have?
There are 34 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Shrubbery?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Shrubbery to the centre of Kidderminster?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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